Compaq DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT manual RAID Management software and firmware

36

RAID Management software and firmware

The 450, 7000, and 3000 Cluster Kits also include the StorageWorks Command Console RAID management software, the HSZdisk drivers and the HSOF firmware necessary for the RAID controllers to support clustering.

ServerWORKS Manager

Each DIGITAL Server Cluster Kit includes ServerWORKS Manager, which provides management of the cluster components in the overall network management scheme. Although ServerWORKS Manager is also included with every DIGITAL Server, the inclusion of the most recent version of ServerWORKS Manager with the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits ensures that installed base DIGITAL Servers are able to utilize the latest capabilities associated with cluster management.

Components NOT included in the DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits

The DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits do not include:

∙Base Clustering Software

The BA356, RA7000, and RA3000 Cluster Kits, which support both Intel-based and Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers, do not include base clustering software. (The RA450 Cluster Kits include DCNT.) However, both DCNT and MSCS are supported, through the following means:

DCNT

DCNT v1.1 SP2 can be purchased separately using part number QB-53V9A-SA. DCNT contains licenses for both server nodes, as well as unlimited client licenses. For more information on DCNT v1.1, see the DIGITAL Clusters for Windows NT (DCNT) section. DCNT requires Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition for each node in the cluster, along with the appropriate number of client access licenses. Windows NT Server can be obtained with most DIGITAL Servers.

Note: Any database or application software that will be included in a failover group must be loaded on the hard disk of each server. The customer is under obligation to comply with the appropriate license terms.

MSCS

NTS/E, which includes MSCS, must be purchased separately for each server node.

∙Windows NT Server/Enterprise (including Microsoft Cluster Server) or Windows NT Server 4.0

Microsoft Cluster Server is only sold as part of NTS/E. For each server in the cluster, NTS/E must be obtained from any standard Microsoft Windows NT distribution channel. Compaq offers an upgrade package for existing DCNT customers to MSCS (QB-5Z5AA-WA), which includes:

∙NTS/EE for each server at a reduced license fee

∙Migration Wizard to retain DCNT administrative settings

∙4 hours of service

∙Servers

The DIGITAL Servers used in the cluster may be existing DIGITAL XL, MX, HX or ZX Pentium Pro / Pentium II servers or AlphaServers 800, 1200, or 4100 servers, or newly purchased DIGITAL Server 1000, 3000, 5000, or 7000 series (Intel-based or Alpha-based DIGITAL Servers). Because the

DIGITAL Server Cluster Kits for Windows NT Configuration Guide